My Travels

Calaguas is a group of small, remote islands in the Philippines, located in the province of Camarines Norte, approximately 200 miles from the capital of Manila.
When I visited my friend for a week in the...

Two years ago, I quit teaching English in Vietnam and embarked on a journey which would involve me working on a cruise ship.
Whenever I tell anyone that I work on a cruise ship, often their eyes light up and a...

Everyone has a bucket list whether they realise it or not. No matter how big or small the list, there are always things people want to do, want to achieve, want to experience in life.
Of course I have a number...

Returning to my blog after a two-year break has been surprisingly difficult.
I used to absolutely love writing about my travel experiences, sharing my stories particularly with family & friends who used my...

A hidden little gem, which we wouldn't have ever discovered if it wasn't for our friend who lives here, showing us, Bai Rang Beach is a stunning little getaway.
On one of our days in Hoi An, we went for a pict...

Embarking on our final 6 hour train journey from Bangalore to Chennai, we were emotional to be rounding up our 5 month India journey.
India has touched us in so many ways; it’s chaotic, stressful, calming,...

Touching down at Don Mueang International Airport, we weren’t entirely sure what our next move was. We had intended to stay with our friend Chris, who we lived with in Hanoi, and has been living in Thailand wit...

These days, UK festivals just never seem to quite cut it, do they? The prices of tickets are significantly increasing each year, not to mention the cost of food and alcohol when you’re there! So there’s no wond...

The wood of the junk boat floor was warm beneath my toes, the warm breeze rustled my hair as the sound of water gently splashing below the pink and lilac sky surrounded us like a silk sheet. The silhouettes ...

About Me

Welcome! I'm Alex!
Aussie-born, Yorkshire-raised, I've lived, worked and traveled abroad for several years with no desires or urges to return to the UK any time soon. Through sharing my experiences, I hope to inspire others to get out there and travel the world, and share their stories too! Travel is not just important for us to understand the world, it's necessary. Click here to find out more...

About Me

Welcome! I'm Alex!
Aussie-born, Yorkshire-raised, I've lived, worked and traveled abroad for several years with no desires or urges to return to the UK any time soon. Through sharing my experiences, I hope to inspire others to get out there and travel the world, and share their stories too! Travel is not just important for us to understand the world, it's necessary. Click here to find out more...